Blanche Mabel Loughrey

Blanche M. Loughrey, 95, of Chatfield, died Tuesday, September 15, 2015, at the Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield.

Blanche was born December 12, 1919 in Canton, South Dakota to John and Clara (Cotton) Solem.  The family moved back to Chatfield after Blanche's dad passed away. She attended Chatfield Public Schools, graduating in 1938. Blanche continued her education at Miss Woods's Kindergarten-Primary Training School in Minneapolis. She then went on to teach in Herman, Madison, and Waterville, MN. On October 14, 1950 she married Judd Loughrey at the Pioneer Presbyterian Church in Chatfield.

After Judd passed away in 1958 due to a farm accident, she moved in to Chatfield, taught Spring Primary, and remained active in various organizations and the Pioneer Presbyterian Church. Later in life she worked at the Chatfield High School until the age of 89. Blanche had an everlasting spirit of youth.

Blanche enjoyed being with family, grandchildren, working in her yard, knitting, puzzles, reading, and having coffee with friends.

Blanche is lovingly remembered by her children: John (Eileen) Loughrey of Tuscon, Arizona, and Carol (Jim) Strand of Chatfield.  She leaves a loving legacy of twelve grandchildren: Judd, Ian, Ben, Kasharra, Collin, Katie, Arus, Hannah, Matthew, and Angel Loughrey, and Emma and Carrie Strand.

Blanche is preceded in death by her husband, parents, brother John Solem,  sister Leah Solem and granddaughter Yasmira Loughrey.

A Funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM , Tuesday, September 22nd at the Pioneer Presbyterian Church in Chatfield with Rev. Timothy J. Gerarden officiating. The committal service will follow at Chatfield Cemetery.

Visitation will be held Monday, September 21st from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Riley Funeral Home, and one hour before the service at the church on Tuesday .

Riley Funeral Home in Chatfield is assisting the family with arrangements. 507-867-4310 .

To share any condolences with Blanche’s family please visit www.rileyfuneralhomes. com .

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